I went to Sanaru Lake Park, which is within walking distance from my house, and enjoyed cherry blossom viewing with my dog, Chocolat, and a homemade bento box! This year, the cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) on the west bank of Lake Sanaru bloomed 1-2 weeks later than last year, likely due to the mild winter, and finally reached their peak in April...
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I went to "Kanerin Unagi-ten," an eel specialty restaurant founded in 1952, located along the Yuto Kaido road in Irino-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City! When it comes to "Hamamatsu food," the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly "eel," and there are many eel specialty restaurants, each with its own unique grilling method, sauce flavor, and even rice preparation...
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A quiet morning at the traditional Japanese house hotel "Hotel Kamakura COCON" in Kamakura begins with a refreshing awakening to the soothing song of the nightingale! Open the window of the semi-open-air bath in your room and enjoy a bath while gazing at the trees in the garden! The delicate bubbles of the water...
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Kamakura, Hotel Kamakura COCON is a renovated traditional Japanese house hotel housed in a historic residence built in 1855. Offering the privacy and tranquility of a private home, it provides adults with a peaceful retreat...
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Kamakura, nestled quietly in the tranquil residential area of the historic Nikaido district, "Kamakura Kokon Hot..." opened on January 7, 2019, as a high-quality traditional Japanese house hotel, a fully renovated old house that has been passed down since the Edo period.
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I went for a French course lunch at "Passe Relle," a French and cafe restaurant that opened inside "Sala Plaza Sanarudai" on Orange Street in Hamamatsu's Sanarudai district! This restaurant had its grand opening on December 1st, 2019...
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It's been a year since we moved to Lake Sanaru in Hamamatsu, and we've finally settled into this comfortable and blessed environment. And now, we're pleased to announce that we'll be welcoming a new member to our family! An 8-month-old long-haired Chihuahua, chocolate tan and cream...
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Located on the second floor of a multi-tenant building in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, "aru," a French restaurant that opened on December 27, 2017, has quickly made a name for itself and grown into a popular restaurant representing the Higashi-Mikawa area! It's within a 5-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station, and...
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We visited Cavak., a hidden gem of a restaurant nestled in Sabaka, a small mountain village along the Sawamizuka River that flows through the Kikugawa mountain valley! Here, we enjoyed a deeply flavorful game dish (Le Gibier), a specialty of this winter season...
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This year, I'll be making and giving handmade "Bon Bon Chocolat" (chocolates) that are adorable to look at, with plenty of hearts, and have a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that you can enjoy in one bite! These are from the confectionery ingredients specialty store "Waltz (Hamamatsu Sanarudai store)" and their "Home Cafe...".
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I went to Granny's Burger, a hamburger shop located inside the station building of Tenryu Hamanako Railway's Mikkaichi Station! The Tenryu Hamanako Railway Co., Ltd., affectionately known as "Tenhamasen," is located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture...
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I went to Passe Relle, a French and cafe restaurant that opened in Sala Plaza Sanarudai on Orange Street in Hamamatsu's Sanarudai district, to try their newly launched French course lunch menu! It's been available since November 2019...
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